PEG-11 Cocoa Butter Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocoa Butter Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaaaceae), ethoxylated (11 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Wax
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with cocoa butter derivatives. Created to improve the texture and spreadability of cosmetic formulations while maintaining the moisturizing properties associated with cocoa butter.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR